Thread: Wacker or a Dovo

Think about buying a Wacker razor or should I go for a dovo? Any advice is welcome.
Wacker;:
Koolstofstaal met goudetsing....
6/8

Slijping: 1/1


Dovo:
Zilverstaal .. 5/8 .. Full hollow ground

First... How long have you been straight shaving? IMO, it would be better to buy from the classifieds rather than a new, expensive razor if you are a beginner...

But, if you are experienced, and ready for a shiny new razor...

I was actually looking at some Wackers this morning...

If it were me, I would buy a Wacker for sure. However, DOVO's great too.

Sapito has pretty much said everything. Welcome and please heed the advice!

Hello, Kalerolf:

Welcome to SRP. I, too, don't know how long you have been shaving with a straight razor.

Assuming you are a new shaver, I offer my decision for myself. I would go with the Dovo. It is a good razor, 5/8" round point, which I find more manageable for beginners.

I also offer this thought: Since straight razor shaving is a personal experience, like a signature, go with what holds your eye and heart. Those are both lovely razors.

Regards,

Obie

I'd go with Wacker, it has much better rep than Dovo

I have both DOVO and Wacker razors, and both makes are excellent.

IMHO, they are quite comparable in terms of the actual feel of the razor on your skin, with the Wacker having slightly harder steel, or so it feels to me. My Wacker settled down after a couple of shaves and got really smooth, whereas my DOVO's have all been smooth right after the first stropping. Stropping 100 laps on newspaper really helped my Wacker smooth out.

They are well made, give great shaves and are a delight to hone, so go with whichever one catches your eye!

If this is your first razor, and you havent used a straight razor before, I would argue that you get the DOVO as they tend to be a little cheaper on average than Wackers. Theres no point in sinking a load of cash into a great razor and then finding out that you dont like using it!

Also, the Wacker has a Spanish point which may increase the chances of a nick for beginners. The DOVO, being a round point, is arguably that little bit safer!

But if you're already well on your way then, as Obie says, go with what catches your eye!

Good luck!

I have to say without a doubt go with the Wacker. I currently have two and both are go to shavers. They were by far worth the extra money. The steel is harder, takes longer to hone, but the edge will give BBS in two passes reguardless of how long it has been since I shaved. Wacker all the way.

First..I shave now about 6 to 7 months with the straight razor. Have several knives, most made from England. Think it is time for a new knife to buy ... one that has no hair have shaved. Personally I want to go for the Wacker, these, not much more expensive than the dovo. But attracts me more. Thanks for thinking along, And help me make the choice

Wacker! Got a used one early on in my SR shaving and fell in love. Still one of my favorites. I have one in stainless but do not like it as much.

Jim